Average salary, compensation, and wages for Secretaries and administrative assistant in the United StatesMedian annual earnings of executive secretaries and administrative assistants were $33,410 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $26,980 and $41,350. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $22,270, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $50,420. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of executive secretaries and administrative assistants in 2002 were:
Median annual earnings of legal secretaries were $35,020 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $27,540 and $44,720. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $21,990, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $54,810. Medical secretaries earned a median annual salary of $25,430 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $21,090 and $31,070. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $18,310, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $37,550. Median annual earnings of secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive, were about $25,290 in 2002. Salaries vary a great deal, however, reflecting differences in skill, experience, and level of responsibility. Salaries also vary in different parts of the country; earnings are usually lowest in southern cities, and highest in northern and western cities. Certification in this field usually is rewarded by a higher salary. More information on Secretaries and administrative assistant from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Secretaries and administrative assistant occupation Number of Secretaries and administrative assistant in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Secretaries and administrative assistant Working conditions for Secretaries and administrative assistant Significant points for Secretaries and administrative assistant Training requirements for Secretaries and administrative assistant Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |